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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.16, 6,581.34 and 2,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.16, 6,581.34 and 2,673.24 is: 3,689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.16 : 6,581.34 = 2,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.16/6,581.34 = 2,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.16x = 6,581.34 × 2,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.16x = 17,593,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,501.34/4,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.01

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